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Sunday, March 18, 2012

Cherry Amaretto Pancakes for One (Vegan)

Do NOT let the vegan thing scare you off. These fluff up just as nicely as any egg-laden pancakes, I promise you that. And they are so simple to throw together - trust me, I know because I made about 5 different batches before I got the ratio right.

These are wonderfully sweet, but if you're trying to reduce your sweets intake, you can leave the sugar out and still get great results. That's because sugar or no sugar, the pairing of cherries with the amaretto syrup is unbeatable. The flavor in these is just heavenly. The recipe below will make enough for one really hungry or 1 1/2 moderately hungry people, so I recommend doubling the recipe if you're having a guest for breakfast. Or if you just don't want them to run out as quickly (which....let's face it. You won't.)

Cherry Amaretto Pancakes for One

Makes about 6 small or 3 medium
pancakes
*This recipe is easily doubled or tripled.

3 tbsp. + 1 tsp. sorghum flour (3/4 oz.)

2 tbsp. almond flour (1/2 oz.)

2 tbsp. tapioca starch (1/2 oz.)

1 tbsp. white sugar (1/2 oz.)

1/8 tsp. salt

3/4 tsp. baking powder

3/4 tsp. EnerG Egg Replacer + 1 tbsp. water

2 ½ tbsp. So Delicious Vanilla AlmondPlus Milk

1 ½ tsp. Earth Balance Buttery Spread, melted

1/2 tsp. vanilla

2 tsp. amaretto syrup (can substitute ½ tsp.
almond extract)

1/3 cup cherries, chopped into small pieces

Maple syrup, amaretto syrup, and
extra cherries for topping

Measure out the flours and mix
them together with the salt and baking powder. In a separate bowl, beat the egg
replacer with the tablespoon of water until frothy, then add the almond milk,
melted vegan butter substitute, vanilla, and amaretto syrup and mix together.
Add the liquid ingredients to the dry ones and stir to combine. Add in the
chopped cherries.

Meanwhile, spray a skillet with
non-stick cooking spray and preheat at medium heat. When the skillet is
preheated, add about 1 ½ - 2 tbsp. worth of batter for each pancake (the batter
will spread in the pan). Cook for about 2 – 3 minutes on each side until done
all the way through.